Rob Ninkovich Injury: Updates on Patriots DE's Heel and Return

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich anded on the injury report heading into Week 15, but is active vs. Miami.

Continue for updates.

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Ninkovich Active for Week 15

Sunday, Dec. 14

The Patriots confirmed Ninkovich was not on the team's inactive list:

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Ninkovich Dealing with Heel Injury

Wednesday, Dec. 10

According to Shalise Manza Young of The Boston Globe, Ninkovich is dealing with a heel injury:

The Patriots have a critical showdown with Miami in Week 15. The Dolphins upset New England in Week 1 in a game that feels like a lifetime ago based on how this season has played out for Belichick's team. 

Ninkovich, leads the Patriots with seven sacks and is tied for the team lead with five tackles for loss. He's having a career year and has helped lead New England's defensive renaissance in 2014.

The Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win over Miami on Sunday.